It doesn’t take long to realise Iceland isn’t finished yet. Drive east of its cosmopolitan capital, Reykjavik, to cross a lava desert, witness the earth gasp and, at Skógafoss, see a river fall from the sky. Past Vik, glaciers grind on to beaches as black as soot. It feels less a road trip than a Viking saga – not bad for one day! Not enough time for a two-week circuit? My tip is balance Reykjavik with the untamed Westfjords.
Witnessing a country being born is half the appeal. The other is joining locals who treat their raw surroundings like a giant adventure playground. What do you fancy – hiking up active volcanoes, diving between tectonic plates in the Thingvellir National Park, riding Viking horses or simply lolling in the geothermic Blue Lagoon?
Apparently, 20% of Icelanders believe in elves. Spend time in this real Middle Earth and who’s to say they’re wrong?
A spectacular trekking and mountaineering holiday in Iceland, the Land of Fire and Ice
This fascinating short trek will take you through a remote and untamed environment. You'll trek the new lava formed by the 2010 eruption and experience the magnificent wild scenery of glaciers, rugged valleys and waterfalls. On finishing your trek, you'll have time to relax in a thermal spa.
Our Iceland photography tour is an exhilarating holiday in Snaefellsnes & West (Iceland), North (Iceland), South East (Iceland). Available from 1 Jul 2019 to 7 Jul 2019 this 7 day trip costs from £8,599 and has a maximum group size of 4 persons. It includes helicopter flights.
Dramatic coastlines, glimmering fjords, wild creatures that take your breath away – the three Arctic islands of this 13-day trip are filled with sights that invigorate all the senses
Get the ultimate Iceland guided experience on our flagship tour. The itinerary, which several two-night stays to keep a relaxed pace, circumnavigates the country in style and taking you to parts of Iceland that other vehicles can't reach! There will be 1-2 hour walks most days, in addition to the occasional longer hike.
Visit Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland in just two weeks
Iceland - The Northern Lights from Tailor-Made Holidays is an exhilarating holiday in Iceland. Available from 24 Sep 2018 to 31 Dec 2019 this 4 day trip costs from £1,427, which includes flights.
An incredible trekking challenge through some of Iceland's most beautiful and breath-taking landscape, trekking over mountainous and volcanic terrain, spotting waterfalls and magical views at every turn. There's the chance to enjoy the famous bubbling mud pools, but the real treat is seeing the Northern Lights on a clear night.
Enjoy a two week self drive travelling the full circle around Iceland, seeing it a relaxed pace as you go and staying in key locations. The ring road brings the whole country within reach, enabling you to experience the very best of this magnificent country including Snaefellsnes, Myvatn, the Eastern Fjords and the South Coast.
This full-circuit trekking itinerary includes five of the best walking areas in Iceland
